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Discussion in 'Bristol City' started by wizered, Dec 1, 2022.

  1. AshtonRed

    AshtonRed Well-Known Member

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    As long as we’ve got someone lined up to replace him and are left with enough time , I’d accept £15m personally, but otherwise I’d leave it until the summer, because going down would cost even more and we don’t have enough cover otherwise
     
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    Could this scupper Bournemouth's interest in Semenyo? What I find so distasteful about PL clubs is, they are willing pay, in this case £20m for an unknown entity from French football, but will baulk at paying the same money to Championship clubs. Yes, both are unproven in the PL, but at least in the Championship they understand English football.

    Dango Ouattara: Bournemouth agree deal worth around £20m for Lorient winger - BBC Sport
     
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    And look who Bournemouth owners have just bought. Watford Udinese mark 2
     
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    DANGO OUATTARA for £20m!
     
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  5. wizered

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    100% Lots of us say every year that we're happy to accept £10-£20m for our best players, and then wonder why we struggle to get results after selling them. We rarely use that money to strengthen the squad effectively so unless we have a cheaper like-for-like replacement we shouldn't be selling our best players (unless they're unhappy). Our transfer policy needs to be better.
     
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    Making sure when he goes we get the very best price for him. Great business.
     
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    Hopefully SL is learning from his past mistakes in this area.
     
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    His squad status has increased also, he’s now an important member of the team, so his wage should increase to reflect this, fair all round.
     
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    hoooo blooooooody ray ..At moment like AS is on peanuts ... both should be signed up for at least the next 4 years [+1 ] on a contract that automatically increases per annum with a annual get out clause!
     
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    Thought you was hiding now you upset the City till I die Facebook page
     
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    Says it all really, they conclude he excels at contesting headers, let’s be honest for a big guy heading isn’t his strong point. He may contest a lot of headers, unfortunately he rarely wins them.
     
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    its frog season .. best place to get them fresh!
     
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